LONDON – For Sky TV’s UK broadcasting of the Academy Awards, Sky TV LD Malcolm Reed lit the studio as hosts covered the red carpet arrivals and main awards ceremony. Richard Martin Lighting supplied the mostly Martin rig, which included the MAC Aura. Lighting Programmer Joe Bleasdale controlled the rig with an M1 console.
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ORLANDO – Alcorn McBride will be hosting a free all-day training session May 4 for its show control products at the company’s headquarters here. The session is designed for technicians and programmers and will feature intermediate level training on Alcorn McBride’s V16 Pro/V4 Pro line of controllers, WinScript Live, Touch and ShowTouch. RSVP is required.
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AUSTIN, TX – Electronic musician Avicii took his DJ-run show on a Texas tour with lighting and control products from High End Systems. LD Justin Jenkins designed and supplied gear for shows in four of the five cities. The gear list included eight trackspot Bolts, four intellaspots, eight Technospots and a Road Hog Full Boar console.
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DALLAS – Bell Helicopter had attendees in a whirl with the unveiling of their new model at HELI-EXPO 2012. WorldStage was brought on by Global Experience Specialists, the producer of Bell Helicopter’s exhibit and product reveal, to help deliver the impact required for the debut at the Dallas Convention Center.
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Colorado Springs, CO – Bill Radcliffe has returned to Wybron in the role of Director of Sales. Radcliffe has held the previous position of International Sales Manager at Wybron from 1997-2000. Most recently he was at Event Production Services, where he was Business Development and Production Manager.
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Lex Products Corporation’s new line of PowerRACK portable enclosed rack mount power distribution modules allow convenience receptacles to be added to standard 19-inch permanent or portable rolling racks. Multiple input /output options, as well as simple installation and reconfiguration, make the modules flexible for shifting power requirements. Modules can be added or removed, based on the project requirements.
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LOS ANGELES – Clay Paky Sharpy lighting fixtures dressed up the recent 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood, clad in their new gold housings. LD Bob Dickenson specified 12 gold Sharpys to blend in with the decor and set design. VER supplied the fixtures.
Read More »SWEDEN – Swedish equipment rental company Starlight is joining Eastway/AVAB CAC to form one of the largest AV rental equipment companies operating in Finland, Sweden and Norway. The transaction is expected to occur in May. The new group comprising Eastavab and Starlight is expected to generate a turnover of approximately €75 million ($98 million) in 2012.
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HONG KONG – More than 950 exhibitors from around the world gathered April 6-9 for the fourth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Seminars focused on trends in LED lighting, and new regulations and standards in lighting products, as well as buyer forums on doing business in the Middle East and Russia.
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LOS ANGELES – Dillon Production Services in Norcross, GA, have added 18 GLP impression Spot One fixtures to their inventory. During a recent Open House event, Dillon hired a local band to perform, illuminated under an all-LED lighting rig.
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